Atlanta, GA, USA Full time 2024-10-31 R24_0000032988
Company Background:
Genuine Parts Company ("GPC" or the "Company"), founded in 1928 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added services. The Company operates a global portfolio of businesses with more than 10,000 locations across the world. GPC has approximately 50,000 global employees. The Company has operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, France, the U.K., Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and China.
Position Purpose:
The Program Manager, Renaissance Program is responsible for managing the Renaissance Store Technology Transformation Program. This role focuses on an in-store ERP implementation as part of the overall Store Transformation effort. The Program Manager will manage multiple technology workstreams and must be comfortable interfacing with the CIO and other Executive Leadership Team Members. Additionally, the Program Manager will partner closely with the business team to support the overall transformation.
Responsibilities:
Understands how to leverage applications for competitive advantage
Manages all critical project aspects (scope, timeline, budget, resources, etc.) and ensures that project goals are accomplished and in line with program and business objectives and escalates issues, risks to Program leadership in a timely manner
Must be willing to wear multiple hats in a startup type environment within a large company
Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to ensure priorities and programs are aligned with short- and long-term business objectives.
Assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority to project personnel.
Prepare project status reports, and keep management, clients and others informed of project status and related issues.
Other duties as assigned.
Location:
GPC has two work locations to choose from, Duluth or Atlanta office.
We offer a Flexible Work Policy that permits eligible employees to work a hybrid remote schedule.
Desired Qualifications & Experiences:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, engineering or a related discipline with an information technology focus; highly desirable to have M.B.A. degree or equivalent, or extensive related experience
8+ years' experience implementing ERP systems (Oracle Fusion experience preferred)
Strong management and development skills
Solid understanding of relevant technologies
Skill in conceptualizing creative solutions, as well as documenting them and presenting/selling them to senior management
Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
Strong customer focus and ability to manage client expectations
Solid project management skills with ability to multitask and manage multiple small to large projects in a cross-functional environment
Ability to blend creative, problem-solving, and technical skills for refining existing theories or developing new system approaches to seize opportunities and sustain business success
Strong hands on expertise in MS Office Suite and MS Project
Experience with PPM tools such as Clarity, Daptiv, Workfront is a plus
A confident, natural leader and problem solver with demonstrated critical thinking and collaboration skills.
Advanced understanding of business process analysis.
Strong command of English language and good communication skills.
Strict attention to detail and an eye for continuous improvement.
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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
